FAQs

How to calculate target heart rate zone?

Now use one of the following formulasOption 1 Age-based formula 220 minus your age (A) = estimated max hr (HRMx)

To find your target zonesMHR X .60=( ) MHR X .70=( ) TZ1MHR X .70=( ) MHR X .80=( ) TZ2MHR X .80=( ) TZ3You now have your three personal target zonesOption 2 Karvonen formula This formula uses your age and fitness level to determine your target zones. It is a more personalized number and recommended for people who are experienced exercisers.
First, you must take your heart rate for three mornings in a row before gettingup from bed. Once you have those numbers, take the average of the sum:
Morning 1# + Morning 2# + Morning 3# = ( X) (X) divided by 3 = Morning Resting HR (MRHR)
This is the single best indicator of your state of fitness. Once you have this number established as a baseline, you can use it to understand more about yourself than you can imagine. Take it again every once in a while, at least once every two weeks.
As your fitness improves, you will most likely see that number going down.
If you see an elevated number, it could mean one or more of the following: